First Aerial EVER On Grass!! | Self-Taught Gymnast 

No coach or anyone to help her correct technique. She just plugged away at it until she figured it out for herself. Who in the world would criticize this kind of spunk and ingenuity.......

I saw a couple comments saying she shouldn't have cried over that. Well being self tought and getting a Ariel is such a good achievement. And I cried over getting my back walkover. Yea it's not a big achievement but if you have been working on it and getting angry you couldn't so it and things like that then getting the skill that you were working for makes you confident in yourself and makes you just happy. That's why she cried and why I cried and why anyone else cried for getting a skill.

After my third try I would've went inside and started eating Pringles... Plz tell me I'm not the only one...

If you are too scared to do a skill that you know you can do close your eyes and count to five or whatever number helps you and as soon as you open them run and do the skill immediately after you open your eyes. That trick works so well for me

I LOVE HOW LYDIA CRIES WHEN SHE GETS SKILLS IT'S SO CUTE

I am so proud of you Lydia ❣️I have been subscribed for SOOO long!! i remember the days you were practicing front walkovers! Now you have your aerial!! 💝 I can't express how happy i am for you 😘 I wish we could chat like you did when you had like 5000 subs.. You always replied to every comment, but now you've so many subscribers it's hard to keep track, ESPECIALLY when ur practicing as hard as this!!! 😻 I love you so much lydia, you have inspired me to work hard like you do, and take it seriously! 😘❤️☺️

you really inspired me to do gymnastics.. i thought im too late to learn gymnastics skills cause i am 12 now because im not allowed to go to the gymnastic class.. but ur family supportive..

No one is meant to be perfect and get skills automatically., they have to try and never give up.

the best thing is that she never stopped trying she kept on going until she proved she did which is amazing and I have my sats on monday and I will never stop trying 😙😙

Being self taught is hard you know... You can get VERY frustrated by yourself and you can think " maybe.. I should just stop" but Lyd was confident herself and didn't give up I'm really happy she got her aerial 😭< tears of joy

I watched this today and this is the day I got my aerial

She just kept going even if she got hurt she inspires me as a self taught gymnast

There's nothing more amazing to watch than see people reach their goal💖

I got my aerial! This is not fake scams at all! Yay!!!! P.S Lydia is great and it is cool that she got her aerial being self taught. Edit-wow I expected to get like three likes thank you guys! This is the most likes I have ever gotten!

I almost cried when I got mine. I held it back because my whole class was watching. You did great!!!

that is so cool, i just got mine yesterday, and the thing that most helped me was, having a big hurdle and, driving my feet over fast enough. good job

I like how Lyds here self teaching herself an aerial im here in gymnastics working on cartwheels. ..

I love how excited she gets when she gets a new skill

i’ve been working on my back handspring for 3 years still haven’t gotten it :(

im also self taught and i just can’t keep my hands off the ground when I try mine!!

Her outfit is so cute!!

Tip: Don't run too fast or you will lose your momentum. 2 Tip: Keep stretching our middle splits just till your but is at the height of a basket ball and your in your straddle. 3 Tip After your warm ups start with basic tumbling and after your comfortable a skill then keep moving on the the difficult and challenging skills. Tip With your side ariel practice slow normal cartwheels and try to point your toes. Once you have practiced that you need to move on to practicing your dive and pop up cartwheels while keeping our toes pointed. Lastly keep your arms tucked don't have them hanging down otherwise all your arm wait will pull you down also also cause your arms get in the way. 4 Tip With your ariel try to look at your landing ground. Good job Lyd for me as a gymnast i would like to say i'm proud that even though you don't have anything fancy to help your ariels your sill managing to teach yourself and that's an even greater strength good work. keep it up.

You’re such an inspiring girl, you never give up in your practice, with no teacher or coach to supervise you, you break through all odds to figure out a way to accomplish what you want (even if you have to get hurt or injured through countless trials) YOURE AMAZING :3

Your so amazing and your reaction was exactly like mine when I taught myself an ariel or starting to get it while teaching my self early last year... you are truly inspiring and a great role model to others. ❤️

Getting your aerial... priceless🤗

Lydia, Don't listen to he haters out there, you do what you do and what you is do is amazing!! You teach yourself gymnastics with no coach, no training, no real equipment but somehow you do it! You inspire people everyday to keep going and never give up, and that is a quality not every person has. Keep doing what you do, and don't let anyone get in your way, because you are a strong, brave, confident young women! You are a future Olympian in my eyes:)))

I love how you just get closer and closer then finally hard work pays off

Anyone have tips I have my BHS in the trampoline but I have mental blocks about going back on the ground

Late squad where you at? 😂❤️️

Congrats. I got my aerial at the beginning of last year it took me 3-4 years... also I love your shirt... 'Warning gymnast may flip at any time'

you are such an amazing gymnast and whoever tells you that youre not, dont let them discourage. you learned how to do several different advanced skills without a coach or a gym. i hope yiu never give up and always try your hardest! i know that you will become an even better self taught gymnast as you practice more and more.❤️💜

My aerial was the HARDEST skill to learn. I also learned in my backyard with no coach. I learned back tucks and every imaginable skill before I could ever learn my aerial and when I finally got it I cried of happiness. It’s one of those things that’s so hard to get and then once u have it solid you wonder “how did it take me so long it’s so easy” lol good job I’m very proud

This is for haters... Stop being rude. She works so hard, and all you haters think you can just be rude to her like that! Oh that just plain old selfish

This was one of the best videos I have ever seen I always struggle and you inspirer me so thank you 😀🤸🏼‍♀️

You're so amazing! Super inspiring and never ever gave up even when you fall you have to get right back up. I am a gymnast and I think every gymnast should see how hard you work. GREAT JOB! I always watch this video and I always cry on it, it is so heart warming and you are awesome.

I love that you are a self taught i used to think I sucked since I didn't take classes but now that I found your channel I feel better being a self taught gymnast ❤️ from 🇨🇦

Great progress who agrees???

CONGRATS LYD! You're reaction was amazing!

Video starts: 0:00 Gets her aerial: 3:51 Crys: 3:53 Ends: 5:53

I'm a self taught gymnast and thanks to you I just literally JUST got my AERIAL because of you. Thanks Lydia for everything ilysm!!😘

I can relate because I'm also self taught and I also just learned how to do an ariel

people this called hard work!

You are so good at tumble for being self taught I would never even have a back end if I didn't have someone to help me. Lydia don't let anyone tell you different you are amazing, talented, beautiful and so so smart

I love how you come up with something on your own. Now thats how journeys should be, figuring something out on your own way 😇😇😇

I am so happy for you you are so good keep going I can't wait for so more just never give up on your goals and you can do everything I am really proud of you and I can't wait to see what next

This is called true dedication, just trying and trying, and when you succeed, you feel amazing. Fantastic job Lydia!

I am SO happy for Lyd! She deserved to get this skill, and she worked SO hard for it! Congrats, Lyd, if you see this!

Wow you are just plain AMAZING! You inspired me to start gymnastics and I am self taught. Last year I didn't even know how to do a cart wheel, but now I am trying to do an aerial on my trampoline. All I want to say is thank you for inspiring me to accomplish so much!

I like your channel so much because your the best self-taught gymnast I know and I’m a self-taught gymnast too!!! 💓😊

Who else was also guessing which try it would be

I was watching this last night and TODAY I GOT MY AERIAL ON THE HIGH BEAM all thanks to this video I can do it love you lots Lydia ♥️♥️

I did my aerial. And I cried. I was so happy. My parents were so happy for me. I got my aerial because I was inspired by you to do it. I am so happy. Thank you for never giving up. That's what I did and I did it. I am self taught as well so this was huge for me. For all you people who are trying to get your aerial, I want to tell you never give up. Try and try again and and for sure you will do it.

I'm so glad u got your Ariel! Here are some tips....... scoop before going into it like ur getting ice cream and bend the mat up all the way and work ur way down and everytime u do that keep ur arms bent on the mat. Hope this helps! I know u already got it but for anyone who needs help her are some tips!

I wish I had a family that supports me when I do gymnastics

Lyds vyds I can't believe you did that!!!! You are so amazing and inspire me everyday!!!

NEVER THINK YOU'RE WEAK, YOU CLEARLY ARE VERY STRONG! Your are an amazing gymnast! You're a big inspiration. #LydsTheBest

U make it look easy😄

Yessss!1!!! How do you get over your fear!?!?!?!

You are such an inspiration! I could not get my side aerial whenever I tried and I would get so triggered. But after watching this it inspired my to keep pushing and trying to get! And about a week ago........... I FINALLY GOT IT! ily

One time I was practicing my one handed cartwheels and I accidentally did an aerial. It was cool but I didn’t land it.

I got my Aerial yesterday,I'm sooo happy😄😄😄😄

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She never gives up ! She’s soooo inspiring ❤️

That moment when you achieve a skill and you're so happy that you keep on doing it and getting more happy...😂 Great job Lydia you're doing so amazing!💗💗

I'm ten and I am so close to an aerial I do I exactly like her I'm so amazed your a fantastic gymnast this is dedication right here!

Aw Ltd I'm so proud of you💞Great job!

I love your videos. I'm teaching myself gymnastics and almost have my back bend done. Your videos are so inspirational and for that I want to thank you.

Good job! I know im sooooo late but like slay! This is very impressive, i have been practicing my aerial for so long but today i just got a no handed roundoff, one step closer to an aerial! GO ENJOY YOURSELF GIRLY

I can do a standing aerial with no bounce on a trampoline but I can't do it on ground for some reason. Any tips??

Me here in 2019: I wanna try! _realizes this vid is 2 years old and now in everyone’s recommend l_

I am a gymnast as well and you inspire me so much and I am so proud of you you kept trying and trying even when you hurt your ankle and your sick and sore BUT YOU KEPT GOING and that inspires me so much and I love you💜💜

No hate, just tips, when you do an Ariel, its best to have your full split (I saw that you didn't have your full split in the beginning) Because if you have your full split, you can easily swing your legs around your body in the air, allowing for a better landing, and a better looking Ariel. But you still did it anyway. You had the courage to keep trying, and to never give up. And that's what's right about the world today.

Yay I'm proud of you!

So lucky! I am a self taught gymnast too. You inspire me to keep trying! I got my backhandspring thx to you.

I feel how happy you are try and try until you succeed even you it's just aerial bits still a successful work keep it up GO LYDIA WE ARE PROUD OF YOU BEING A BRAVE WOMAN

Could you do an aerial tutorial. because I've been trying to get an aerial for AGES and I need tips

If I hurt my ankle like you. And my sister would be like “u ok?” And not help she’d just stand there *rez people* 😒😒😭😂

You know she is truly happy and thankful when she is sick, sore, dramatic and is about to cry! Give this girl some credit!!!👑💞

I Love you Lyda you are a gimnast without a couch 🤸🏼‍♀️ don t let the haters get their way!! Stop them !!! You are the best

Yeeeeee, I suck at aerials but I can do them...lol

Congrats Lyd! Your Awesome!! ❤️😍👍🏼👍🏼

I love your hardwork and your dedication you put into learning new things. Keep it up!!

I love how the mad feeling motivates your leg to jump higher and achieve your dreams!

Congrats Lydia you totally deserved it

I know that no one cares but at practice today I got my backhandspring and soon I will be moving up to silver!!! I'm so excited

I would not get mad if you cried because I cried with you! You made it and it took for ever. I am proud!😊😊😊😊

I remember when I got my aerial.... it was last year..... I was sooo excited 😊........ and I was only 10...... LY!!! Good job 🧀🧀❤️❤️❤️😂😂

Im self taught to and here is a tip... have something in your hands like 2 Stones or something... just try it😄

aha you should try parkour and freerunning tricks for a video "gymnast tries parkour" that would be really funny!

Your the best self-thought gymanst i ever have seen.YOUR AWESOME KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

I’ve seriously watched this video thirty times. Love ya, Lydia 💜

You go girl! You are my goals

YESS EARLY

And your aerials r really good for a15+ girl like u, WAY TO GO LYDIA!!

the whole video i was cheering for you and when you got i was so happy for you!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!

Well done lyd u amaze me every time :)

I got my first aerial 1 year ago and actually i was trying 2,5 year i remember how difficult it was for me and now so easy I am so happy 😊

I’ve been trying to get my aerial for about 3-4 years? And I’ve been trying loads but never got it , but today I was determined. I did it off a raised surface and then lowered it , I then put it flat and did my first ever aerial !! I was so happy and I cried (tears of joy) I’m so glad I never ever stopped trying !!

All of her vids represent pure determination! Thanks for inspiring us lyd!

I love that you never give up